Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Talented dual-threat quarterback with high upside … Enters the 2018 season listed as the top backup under center, but will continue to compete for the starting nod … Extremely strong arm pairs well with Gardner-Webb’s offensive system … Showed good accuracy during redshirt season and spring practice … Also blessed with high-level speed and agility … Runs the 40-yard dash in the 4.5-second range.

2017 at Gardner-Webb: Redshirted.

High School: Played at Alcoa (Tenn.) High under Coach Gary Rankin … Earned Class 3A All-State honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) following senior season … An All-Area selection by the Knoxville News-Sentinel … Led Tornadoes to a 14-1 record and the Tennessee Class 3A state title, the 15th in program history and second in a row … Completed 69-of-120 passes for 1,123 yards and 10 touchdowns … Carried 106 times for 756 yards and 14 touchdowns … Named MVP of the 2015 State Championship Game as a junior … Passed for 119 yards on 9-of-15 passing and ran for 112 yards on 12 carries in that 20-0 win over Christ Presbyterian Academy … Finished season by completing 53-of-93 passes for 783 yards and 11 touchdowns … Did not throw an interception … Also a part of a state title in 2013 ... Chose GWU over ETSU, Kennesaw State, Jackson State and Austin Peay.